Drainage
Percutaneous Biliary Drainage (PTBD)
Percutaneous Biliary Drainage (PTBD) is a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure used to treat bile duct blockage (biliary obstruction).
Devices used in PTBD
Alternatives to PTBD
- ERCP with stent placement
- Surgical bypass
How much does PTBD cost?
Medicare's national average physician payment for PTBD (CPT 47533) is $228 when it is done in a hospital, and $1,116 when it is done in an office-based lab, where the payment also covers supplies and equipment. Hospital facility fees and what you pay depend on your insurance. See costs by city and insurance →
Related reading and technique references
- Cholangiogram
- Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiogram And Biliary Drain Placement Technique and Dictation
- Biliary stent placement and biliary drain replacement Technique and Dictation
- Cholangiogram and Billiary Drain Change Technique and Dictation
- PTC biliary sweep for choledocholithiasis technique and dictation
This page is for education and does not replace advice from your doctor. Device information comes from the FDA's public databases and from manufacturers.